Get a Telegram alert when the space station passes overhead

Checks satellite data every 30 minutes and messages you on Telegram when the space station will be visible.

How the work actually flows

A straight line.

Pattern: Sequence (1)

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Build size
Standard

A mid-size build with several tools working together.

Business functions
Messaging & Notifications
Connects
N2YOTelegram

The problem it solves

Catching a visible pass of the space station means knowing the exact window, and that window is easy to miss if you're not checking constantly. You'd rather get a nudge at the right moment than track pass times yourself.

Who it fits

Space enthusiasts or hobby astronomers who want a heads-up before the next visible pass.

How it works

  1. Every 30 minutes, the automation checks satellite tracking data for your location
  2. It looks for upcoming visible passes of the space station
  3. When a pass is coming up, it formats the details into a readable message
  4. You get a Telegram alert telling you when and where to look
What you get

A heads-up before the station passes overhead

You get a Telegram alert telling you exactly when and where to look for the next visible pass of the space station.

What you get

A Telegram message alerting you to the next visible pass of the space station.

What you need

An N2YO account for satellite data and a Telegram bot.

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